Russia's elite gather for Putin's pet project — an economic forum in St Petersburg
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia shows its most optimistic face as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Israel’s far right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised police for killing a Kokhav Yair shooting suspect.
Fake news spread by Russia in Armenia as the country held legislative elections came as "neither a surprise nor effective", said Richard Giragosian, founding director of the Regional Studies Center.
At least one person was killed and five others wounded in multiple shootings in Israel on Sunday, and security forces killed an attacker identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel. Israel's emergency service Magen...
Choralyne Dumesnil, Lawyer at the Paris and California bar, said France is at "time of transition" after lapses within the judicial system have been exposed following the death of an 11-year-old girl. The victim, who...
Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto, showcasing their work to international audiences as part of the Qatar, Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of...
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.
French artist JR transformed the Pont-Neuf bridge in Paris into a cave with an ambitious installation, Albanian protesters rallied against a Trump family luxury resort development in a nature prserve as Russia's Mirra...
The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
Nearly 40,000 fans came out to hear the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the Netherlands on Saturday, even as other European countries had canceled his concerts.
New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.
The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass.
Thousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness.
Two political blocs and 17 parties taking part in the election after campaign shaped by security and identity issues.
Pope Leo XIV honoured Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a “school of faith” for today, as he presided over a Mass before a million people and a procession highlighting one of the most...
Ett fortsatt närmande till EU eller en återgång till starka ryska band? I Armenien står nu vallokalerna öppna. Sittande premiärminister Nikol Pasjinjan spås få behålla makten. – Jar kommit hit för att rösta med hopp...
Israeli police say the suspect is a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship.
Hundratals personer som kidnappats av terrorrörelsen Boko Haram i Nigeria har fritagits.
Multiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, Israeli police say.
A Palestinian farmer recounts the moment a large group of Israeli settlers hit him and harassed his livestock.
The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Pope Leo arrived for Mass at a central Madrid plaza. It's the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years.
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian attack on a nuclear storage facility near Chernobyl "vile." The UN's nuclear watchdog said no increased radiation had been registered at the site.
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
Israeli authorities described the shootings as a terrorist attack. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the assault, but did not claim responsibility.
Israel's continued attacks on homes in Gaza are contributing to the ongoing genocide in the enclave.
Hundreds of women and children who were kidnapped by jihadist group Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria were freed over the weekend, local representatives said. It was not immediately clear how the victims' release was...
According to the information available so far, the 37-year-old is believed to have links to individuals recently arrested in Cyprus on terrorism charges.
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In South Africa and Mozambique, health care providers say cancellation or redirection of U.S. PEPFAR funding under the Trump administration have already endangered vulnerable people and cost lives.
Iran's World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings with a visit to Normandy, but did not attend the international ceremony hosted in Langrune-sur-Mer....
Police clashed with anti-government protesters Saturday in eastern Bolivia, with gunfire reportedly wounding four officers, as authorities attempted to clear a road blocked by rural workers demanding President Rodrigo...
The Iranian assets Washington is considering reallocating could include frozen funds, along with ships previously seized by the United States.
Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, facing mounting pressure from Russia, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Speaking to...
Deadlock hampers Kosovo’s EU ambitions as voters head to polls amid economic struggles and political discord.
The war, which has entered its 100th day, has triggered global energy crisis, drawing concerns from world leaders.
As the war on Iran marks 100 days, a complete truce still seems elusive, with the loss of life mounting in the region.
The US, Mexico and Canada have announced Ebola-related travel restrictions before the start of the World Cup.
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico expressed concern over the reported denial of US visas to the World Cup delegation.
The FIFA World Cup will bring together football stars from across the globe, ranging from legends to emerging talents.
Facing a surge in violence, voters will choose between a newly moderated left and a right-wing candidate representing an autocrat’s divisive legacy.
President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.
The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.
The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.
Massive human wave in Mexico ahead of World Cup 2026
Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by instability and crime.
The US has not just decimated Iran's nuclear programme and military, it has also degraded the power of its regime.
Tehran sees its ability to preserve its governing system amid a regime-change war as a clear victory.
Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding his parents, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the bullet striking the boy in the face. The Israeli...
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island...
In the first Grand Slam final of her career, Mirra Andreeva saw off Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska in under 90 minutes to clinch the French Open title. At 19, the Russian is the youngest woman to win Roland-Garros...
Minst en person har dödats och fem har skadats i en skjutning i centrala Israel på söndagen, rapporterar israeliska medier. Skjutningen rubriceras av israeliska myndigheter som en terrorattack.
Voters in Kosovo are heading to the polls in a snap vote called to resolve a parliamentary stalemate. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy.
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
The Israeli military said it is carrying out strikes on infrastructure it says belongs to Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah. This comes after it said projectiles were shot at Israel earlier today. DW has more.
PARIS. Den ryska statsägda kanalen RT:s tidigare chef i Frankrike, Ksenija Fjodorova, har släppts in i värmen av den franska mediemogulen Vincent Bolloré. Fjodorova får sprida Kremls talepunkter i den stora...
Den israeliska militären har använt vit fosfor över befolkade områden i Libanon, uppger experter och människorättsorganisationer för The New York Times. Brandstridsmedlet är enligt Genèvekonventionen förbjudet att...
Thousands of people gathered in Mexico City to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world's largest human wave, days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Cockroach Janta Party has given an ultimatum for the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Meanwhile, the Indonesian foreign minister is visiting Delhi. Follow DW for more.
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.
The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish...
China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.
Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.
Hanson compares former soldier’s prosecution for war crimes to her 2003 jailing for electoral fraud, which was later overturned Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The One Nation leader,...
Ukraina har slagit till långt inne i Ryssland. Nu ska nya vapen ha placerats ut på tak till skyskrapor i Moskva.
Israel on Sunday struck "terrorist" targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah's firing towards northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The strikes came days after a fragile...
Taiwan's coast guard confronts Chinese vessels near the island after Beijing launched what it called a "law enforcement operation."
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
Armenians are voting in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition. Peace efforts with longtime foe Azerbaijan are also a main election issue.
At least two of the victims are in critical condition and are receiving treatment for their wounds. Police say the search for the perpetrators remains ongoing.
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Commuters were forced to run for cover after a group of youths allegedly fought with knives at Flinders Street station on Saturday night Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Victorian...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a sharp spike in tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw.
Armenia votes Sunday in parliamentary elections that will see the party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who seeks to lessen dependence on Moscow, facing off against that of billionaire Russian-Armenian businessman...
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of 1990s leader Alberto, is vying with a congressman to become country’s ninth president in a decade Peruvians go to the polls on Sunday in an election runoff that pits a perennial...
David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceeds Anthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is “full-steam ahead” after the Greens...
Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday, with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud...
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
Since the fall of the Third Reich, German voters have shunned mayoral candidates from neo-Nazi parties. That could change on Sunday in a small town in the country’s east.
The inclusion of flag football in the next Olympic Games has spurred optimism about the prospects of American football in South Korea, where it has languished for decades.
Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic...
Drönare förändrar spelreglerna i Mexikos drogkrig. I delstaten Sinaloa, där kartellerna länge haft sitt fäste, pågår ett teknikrace på liv och död som förflyttar konflikten från marken till luften. – Den här drönaren...
Authorities said two of the victims are in critical condition after a gunfire near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with suspects still on the run.
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has reaffirmed the country's nuclear ambitions ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The two men became president and prime minister by defeating the political old guard in Senegal. Now they are fighting each other.
The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.
Long seen as the cool, coifed wife of the president, she emerged as a political player in her own right, as well as a relentless champion of charities.
Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.
Minst tolv personer skadades i en skottlossning nära gatufestivalen Old West End Festival i Toledo i den amerikanska delstaten Ohio på lördagen, enligt den lokala polisen.
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.
It was the second such attack in days and came just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an economic forum in the city.
Efter beskedet om att kronprinsessan Mette-Marit står på väntelistan för en lungtransplantation har antalet anmälningar till donationsregistret exploderat i Norge.
The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.
Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do.
Young Indians frustrated by unemployment and exam scandals are rallying behind an unusual symbol: the cockroach. NPR's Diaa Hadid reports from New Delhi.
Armenia is trying to move closer to Europe and the West, a move that's creating tension with Russia. Journalist Lucy Martirosyan reports from Yerevan ahead of an important election.
Israel’s military said a soldier opened fire after Israeli troops “perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them.” The baby’s grandmother, who was in the car, disputed that account.
Frankrike är nära att legalisera assisterad dödshjälp efter en lång och omstridd politisk process. Men redan innan lagen är på plats hjälper aktivister människor att dö. – De jag hjälpt att gå hela vägen är minst ett...
Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked as Senegal's prime minister after a falling out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected Saturday as head of his Pan-African Pastef party. Sonko was also elected president of...
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself.
A total of 11 people have been charged with violent disorder following the stabbing of a student. UK Prime Minister Starmer has criticized right-wing politicians such as the US vice president for exploiting the case.
Påven Leo XIV är på besök i ett politiskt splittrat Spanien och ska bland annat besöka migranter och människor som överlevt sexuella övergrepp i den katolska kyrkan. I ett tal varnar han för konsekvenserna av politisk...
Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg and the surrounding region for a second time after Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer of peace talks.
Hela 70 procent av de utländska turister som åker till Italien besöker bara en procent av landet. Nästan alla åker till samma ställen. Det vill italienarna nu ändra på genom den nya satsningen ”Lysande resmål”.
White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.
En kristen demokrat i Texas och en ostronodlare med struligt förflutet har seglat upp toppnamn inom Demokraterna. Här är namnen som bubblar inför mellanårsvalet.
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Ökning av Ebola har ökat kraftigt det senaste dygnet. Enligt siffror från WHO har totalt 471 fall bekräftats i Östafrika. För att minimera smittorisken vid bröllop har flera åtgärder behövt vidtas. – Det blir inga...
Nära allierade till Vladimir Putin har tillgång till exklusiva västerländska jetplan – trots sanktionerna mot Moskvas elit, visar en granskning av Wall Street Journal.
Mycket står på spel när Armenien går till val på söndagen. Inte minst Rysslands fortsatta grepp om den lilla sydkaukasiska nationen. Vladimir Putin har tagit till sanktioner, desinformation och öppna hot för att få...